The worker sustained a cumulative trauma injury from 6/15/2026 to 1/25/2017 while employed at SAIA Motor Freight, LLC as a truck driver. This injury affected his right knee and right hip, resulting in a settlement by compromise and release for $118,000.
After settling his workers’ compensation claim, the injured worker was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file a Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) claim due to preexisting health conditions that included General Anxiety Disorder (GAF), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), left knee issues, left ankle issues, cervical spine issues, lumbar spine issues, and bilateral shoulder issues.
On 10/30/2024, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained an award of 100% disability against SIBTF, the injured worker was entitled to retroactive benefits of $132,765.16 and ongoing weekly payments amounting to $901.61 that increase each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $1,000,000.
